Mulan

More than a good cartoon, whose creators have been helped by computers in processing classically drawn images, but it doesn't matter at all. I have some reservations only about the uninteresting male protagonist, whom the writers horribly botched - otherwise everything in Mulan is in its place. Verbal and visual jokes, musical numbers (the two military songs are not to be missed), a likeable Mulan, the unbeatable Mushu the dragon with the voice of Eddie Murphy, music by Jerry Goldsmith. It’s good. (10/20/2012)

I resisted it for years, but in the meantime it turned into a classic on me. The battles surprise with grandeur, the dragon and the cricket push all the boundaries of humor, and even though the main plot occasionally grazes clichés, it does not harm the tension and entertainment value. Here as well the song accompaniment grabs you, dominated by the training anthem "Be a Man". (05/07/2005)

I was quite surprised by how well Disney managed to create a film that is saturated with Eastern culture and beauty, yet it's not just a boring fairy tale for children; at times, it's quite action-packed and notably funny as well. This is another beautiful example of how Disney movies are truly family-oriented and can captivate every member. I had a good time, and I didn't really expect anything from the movie. (07/01/2014)

Right after watching the live-action version of Mulan, I decided to broaden my horizons and watch the original animated film, which I had avoided for a long time. The original Mulan intrigued me above all with its story, which, although simple on the one hand, conveys a clear message, both about finding oneself and about equality between people regardless of their gender, timeless and still relevant themes. Apart from the more serious and action-war level, I also had a royal good time with Mulan, thanks to the huge contribution of the little dragon Mushu, whose wisecracks and poses were truly funny, while he was well supported by a cricket, a horse and a grandmother. (09/04/2020)

Mulan's not a bad girl, but she's acting too American to save China. As a kid I wouldn't have cared, but unfortunately since I didn't get to see the story as a kid (if I'm wrong and I did, it didn't even stick in my mind, which is saying something) I can't "romanticize" it out of nostalgia. I guess I wanted it to be more epic, with fewer songs at the beginning. Which, on the other hand, I wouldn't have wanted – after all, it's a Disney movie... Great for kids to have fun, fine for adults to chill out. (11/03/2011)